nipper

noun

ˈni-pər How to pronounce nipper (audio)
Definition of nippernext
as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood the little nipper can't quite reach the cabinet

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Recent Examples of nipper There was no Power Bait in his vest, just Wheatly fly boxes and $40 nippers. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 4 Apr. 2024 Loon Nippers Your nippers will quickly become your best fishing buddy. — Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025 The carnivorous Jurassic dinosaur would have been able to easily stand in the palm of your hand, a nipper that had fuzzy feathers as well as scales. — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 Drop the cuticle nippers and grab this fast-acting fast-acting remover solution from Sally Hansen instead. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 Built with fly fishing enthusiasts in mind, the pack magnets hold flies and nippers, but this multifunctional hip pack can be used for any outdoor activity, whether hiking, canoeing, or camping. — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023 Unlike a traditional manicure, which soaks the nail and uses a pusher and nipper to cut the cuticles, a Russian manicure uses almost exclusively electric file bits to groom your nails without water. — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nipper
  1. boy
  2. kid
  3. teenager
  4. lad
  5. adolescent
Noun
  • The Nationals’ Youth Baseball Academy in Southeast, a staple since 2013, is a wonderful venue for both boys’ baseball teams in middle and high schools, and for girls’ softball teams.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • One boy, 12, succumbed to the heat and passed out, with EMS medics and police rushing to help him, according to PIX 11.
    — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of boy
Noun
  • Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Cotter’s colleagues and students follow the national team closely, while Premier League clubs are popular among teenagers.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of teenager
Noun
  • This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of lad
Noun
  • Despite being a high achiever, Veena Dinavahi struggled with anxiety and depression as an adolescent.
    — Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • These provisions also do not guarantee that an adolescent will be granted an exception.
    — Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026
Definition of adolescent

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